Artwork

'Bee-Boy'

'Bee-Boy', by Carven, 1949
'Bee-Boy', by Carven, 1949

'Bee-Boy' is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

'Bee-Boy' is a drawing created by Carven in 1949, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a tall, thin figure with one arm raised, holding an object resembling a magnifying glass. The figure wears a short black skirt and white top, with bare feet. A folded green jacket lies nearby. The title 'Bee-Boy' suggests a playful or unexpected theme.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, giving it a lively and unfinished feel. Carven's style is marked by bold and stylized elements.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.